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Happy 40th Birthday Sesame Street!
Wednesday November 4, 2009
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Most of my favorite moments usually include Grover. He was always so caring and sweet and yet shy, so I always seemed to relate to him (still do, somehow). But as I think about all of the memories, I think I remember really learning about death when Mr. Hooper passed away. Sesame Street could have just brushed it off and written the character out of the show, but I think the creators/producers/anyone else involved with the show at the time realized they had a golden opportunity to help children learn to cope with death and loss and that it's okay to be sad. That was a wonderful life lesson.
And, despite the fact that my wife thinks I watch too much television, even she can see the merits of watching Sesame Street even now.
Happy Birthday to a wonderful group of people that create that show each and every day.
A great comment, Chris! Quite honestly, there was one segment on kindness and helping others I must think of once a week, and it always reminds me to be more patient and listen better.
When Michelle Obama was on Sesame Street, do you think the Count explained to her how spending doesn’t reduce the deficit?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY my Friends
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Apparently you did not get the Sesame Street message about kindness, respect, and grace, Alan.
Thanks, gunawan!
The King of 8, Jim Henson falling down the stairs with the big cake, the ladybug picnic, who are the people in your neighborhood, Grover as the waiter never getting the blue guy's order right, counting pinball machine (sung by the Pointer Sisters!)
boy there are so many!
Those are great picks, Anne! The Ladybug's Picnic was one of our family favorites, too.
Jeremy Irons singing "Put down the duckie".
My all-time favorite Sesame Street song, Bobbie! And very good advice for all of us, too!
Oh, I just love Sesame Street. We watched when we were little too, even my kids did. Mr. Snuffleupugus was my favorite--the slow way he talked and his eyes spoke volumes. Quality show for kids!
Thanks for sharing this...pretty cool.
Snubba
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